Bruins insider suggests Patrice Bergeron won't start next season in Boston
As we all know, Patrice Bergeron's future with the Boston Bruins is still up in the air.
So many things have already changed in Boston, which, according to team insider Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic, may make the captain's decision a lot easier and could lead to one that Bruins fans won't like too much.
Earlier this week, general manager Don Sweeney stunned everyone by firing head coach Bruce Cassidy, except Bergeron, apparently. As reported by Shinzawa, Sweeney informed Bergeron of his decision, but he didn't ask him how that would influence his decision on returning:
"Definitely clouds the picture,» a source familiar with Bergeron's thinking said of recent events."
Cassidy also said this in his meeting with media Thursday morning:
While GM Sweeney wants to remain positive about his captain's return:
That means Bergeron could wait and see how the beginning of the season goes for the Bruins before making a choice and also seeing who the new head coach is. Especially with the possibility of David Pastrnak being traded and Brad Marchand, Charlie McAvoy and Matt Grzelcyk all out for an extended amount of time, his decision could be a lot easier.
Can you wait that long to hear Bergeron's decision?
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Brad Marchand
Charlie McAvoy
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